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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 12-08-2020, 11:53 AM
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Views: 6,793
Posted By youreekaa
Thank you. the bike is back together and...

Thank you. the bike is back together and running, I learned what the inside looks like (and shared through my posts), I got another bigger and faster bike, and now have sold the Hawk to someone who...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-25-2020, 02:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,793
Posted By youreekaa
I seem to remember a recommendation for an online...

I seem to remember a recommendation for an online seller in previous threads. starts with a "Q" i think? anyways this was offering the same pricing as TXp, but had better service. look around, or...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-22-2020, 04:30 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,793
Posted By youreekaa
Just checking back in after a few months away. ...

Just checking back in after a few months away. to answer a question by DeCoy: Yes, I did adjust the valves when new, and multiple times before the failure during my carb tuning. the bike went back...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-28-2020, 01:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,118
Posted By youreekaa
and the final batch of pics

here is the last of them. again, I should have taken more pictures!
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-28-2020, 01:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,118
Posted By youreekaa
some more engine pics

a few more engine pics
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-28-2020, 01:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,118
Posted By youreekaa
some engine pics

Here are some pics of the engine interior
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-28-2020, 12:45 PM
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Views: 1,118
Posted By youreekaa
2019 Hawk -- bike back together after exhaust valve catastrophic failure

I got the pig back together here last night and took it for a short run around the block. I thought I had screwed shit up but then i realized it was still on half-choke... still needs the valve gap...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-16-2020, 08:53 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,793
Posted By youreekaa
yup. it's on my AMEX, so I got options... as an...

yup. it's on my AMEX, so I got options... as an optimist, I try not to project that I'll have to go that route though...

so, it's all apart now. you think a diesel shower would clean out any...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-16-2020, 07:30 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,793
Posted By youreekaa
oh, on a secondary note as well. I'm thinking...

oh, on a secondary note as well. I'm thinking about flushing the engine while disassembled to clear out as much debris as i can see. my ideas are below. I'd like some feedback on feasible and...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-16-2020, 07:20 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,793
Posted By youreekaa
Thanks, duck. I'm in southern oakland county. ...

Thanks, duck. I'm in southern oakland county. not sure it's worth the hour trip up to borrow when amazon has them for $8. but I do appreciate the offer. what is the size of that tool? I'm...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-14-2020, 12:55 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,793
Posted By youreekaa
thanks for the response. I certainly recognize...

thanks for the response. I certainly recognize the difference between what is right and what is legal. I'm stopped while waiting their response.

I've gotten a lot of my labor into this so far,...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-14-2020, 11:22 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,793
Posted By youreekaa
hmmm....

hmmm....
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-13-2020, 03:30 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,793
Posted By youreekaa
yeah, I muddled through and got the crankcase...

yeah, I muddled through and got the crankcase apart. (a couple of side notes below on some stumbling points during disassembly.) I thought I'd attach a couple of pics from the carnage that has...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-12-2020, 06:18 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,793
Posted By youreekaa
hey. is there a shop manual link or PDF someone...

hey. is there a shop manual link or PDF someone could share? working through my engine teardown now, and running into a few head-scratchers. (like why is the starter not coming off easily?) I'm not...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-12-2020, 03:46 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,793
Posted By youreekaa
I haven't named them yet because I'm not wanting...

I haven't named them yet because I'm not wanting to advocate for or against them just yet. I will name them once I receive direction on this claim and am able to judge their level of assistance. ...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-12-2020, 03:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,793
Posted By youreekaa
The dealer I bought this from, who is several...

The dealer I bought this from, who is several states away from me, has indicated their reluctance to provide an engine assy replacement so far. My plan is to tear it down farther to see the damage...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-12-2020, 11:57 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,793
Posted By youreekaa
pressed on... at the wrist pin? or at the cap on...

pressed on... at the wrist pin? or at the cap on the crank? i'm wondering now if the crank has to come out, how deep this rabbit hole goes...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-12-2020, 11:21 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,793
Posted By youreekaa
Thanks, franque. I'm hoping that's the situation...

Thanks, franque. I'm hoping that's the situation as well. If the bottom end is ok, I would be looking at a parts list to replace of:
-cylinder head with valves, springs, retainers
-head gasket...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-12-2020, 09:18 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,793
Posted By youreekaa
There was some metal chunks in the oil and filter...

There was some metal chunks in the oil and filter screen, so it looks like the damage went through the piston and potentially further. i'm wary of the bearings eating themselves later because of...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-12-2020, 08:41 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,793
Posted By youreekaa
Thanks, I appreciate your response. I'm actually...

Thanks, I appreciate your response. I'm actually pretty happy with the bike until now. it is fun to ride and is/has serving it's purpose of stoking my interest while keeping me out of trouble. I...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-11-2020, 09:26 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,793
Posted By youreekaa
Mad 2019 Hawk, ~700 miles, broken exhaust valve

I bought my Hawk in April, looking for a good bike to get back into riding for the first time in 20 years. It went together well, with really no issues or complaints until yesterday. on a street a...
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